The Korea Times is holding an essay contest for international students on Dokdo in conjunction with the Northeast Asian History Foundation to stimulate international recognition of Dokdo. Anyone with a nationality other than Korean is eligible to apply. The essay should be no longer than 800 words under the title of "Why is Dokdo a Korean territory?" A 50 word-long self introductory essay should also be submitted together by Oct.17 via e-mail (lim@koreatimes.co.kr). For further information, visit the homepage (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr).